Film Production BA (Hons)
Canterbury Christ Church University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**Follow your passion and study Film Production at Canterbury Christ Church University. With a practice-based, dynamic Film Production degree, you’ll kickstart your career with the vital skills and knowledge you need to propel your prospects in the film and television industry.**We appreciate that you want to learn hands-on, so our Film Production degree is designed to give you 70% practical experience with 30% theory. By choosing to study film production at university, you’ll develop both your ...Read more


Follow your passion and study Film Production at Canterbury Christ Church University. With a practice-based, dynamic Film Production degree, you’ll kickstart your career with the vital skills and knowledge you need to propel your prospects in the film and television industry.

We appreciate that you want to learn hands-on, so our Film Production degree is designed to give you 70% practical experience with 30% theory. By choosing to study film production at university, you’ll develop both your technical and creative skills as you create your own film productions, giving you the opportunity to showcase your talents, as well as your in-depth knowledge.Gain confidence in using high-spec, industry-standard equipment, including our range of digital cameras: Blackmagic Pocket, Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro and the spectacular Arri-Alexa Mini LF.In particular, the Arri-Alexa is a phenomenal piece of kit. Used in a range of successful and BAFTA award-winning films, including 1917, The Batman and Dune, you’ll learn how to shoot film to the highest standard.You can also take advantage of our fantastic facilities. From our very own professional TV studio and TV Gallery to our multi-functional studio, lighting, and teaching spaces, you won’t be disappointed with what we have to offer here at CCCU.As a film student, you will have access to a range of industry speakers, including alumni from the University. Past guests have included BFI (The British Film Institute), NBC Universal, BBC, ITV Studios, Netflix, Warner Bros/Discovery, Formula One, and freelancers whose specialisms include first AD, foley sound, and production design. We have also hosted previous visits from post-production companies such as Halo, Envy, and Molinare.You’ll also have the opportunity to study in North America for a year to enhance your academic and cultural experience.


Top reasons to study with us

- Our research active staff, guest speakers, expert masterclasses and industry advisory panel ensure you will be ready for the world of work or further study.- Gain the sustainability award in Applied Skills for a Sustainable Media Industry from the industry body Albert.- Past Film Production students have achieved festival success and employment within the film industry within six months of graduating.- 93% of our Film Production students were in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course. Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024


Specialist facilities

Along with excellent resources on campus, you’ll have access to the Powell building which houses a range of facilities and industry equipment so you can produce work of the highest quality, these include: - Digital film cameras, including Blackmagic Pocket, Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro and Arri-Alexa Mini LF.- Location lighting and grip equipment.- Post-production facilities include AVID Media Composer, and the full Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.- A professional TV gallery and Studio.- Portable recording equipment, including Martantz, Zooms and Rodes for podcasts, documentaries and features etc.


Location

This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
38/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
109th
Cinematics and Photography
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 87 = 13% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
13%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
84%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Cinematics and Photography graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Cinematics and Photography graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Rebecca
28 Jan 24

Canterbury is a great location to study especially for students from the European continent. The campus is beautiful, open and friendly, a place where one can study peacefully..Read more

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Lucy
26 Jan 24

How hands on the lecturers are is my favourite aspect. I guess Canterbury as a place can be annoying for a student who wants to bring their..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

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Entry Requirements: A typical offer would be BBC at A- Level or BTEC DMM or equivalent.Please see our website for informationhttps://www.canterbury.ac.uk/

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Popular A-level subjects

Cinematics and Photography

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Media Studies
44%
Film Studies
32%
English Literature
23%
Photography
23%
Drama
15%
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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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Rebecca
28 Jan 24
Film Production BA (Hons)
Canterbury is a great location to study especially for students from the European continent. The campus is beautiful, open and friendly, a place where one can study peacefully...
Read more
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Lucy
26 Jan 24
Film Production BA (Hons)
How hands on the lecturers are is my favourite aspect. I guess Canterbury as a place can be annoying for a student who wants to bring their...
Read more
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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Christ Church University , Canterbury

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has a rich history spanning over 60 years, with a strong reputation for offering courses...

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Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1QU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.4 miles away

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